Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 176

Norcoredneck · 03-18-2009, 10:37 PM

The ash is caustic to a point. The paint will gum up. Vaseline occasionally on threads. Keep them lubed.

Weiser · 03-18-2009, 10:56 PM

I didn't know that you shaved your chest!

Weiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

The ash is caustic to a point. The paint will gum up. Vaseline occasionally on threads. Keep them lubed.

1130home · 03-18-2009, 10:58 PM

only during rutting season

1130home · 03-18-2009, 11:01 PM

I was thinking of switching to galv. caps. I feel they would not get hot enough to poison, but i think the rust on the nipples would still affect performance. Ya think?

Weiser · 03-18-2009, 11:03 PM

Rusty Nipples are a no no.

Weiser

Bbq Bubba · 03-19-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1130home

does just soaking the nipples with oil keep them from rusting on, paint does not seem to work for chit. I keep mine out side in the weather. This seems to only be a problem cause i use locknuts instead of welding my nipples on, thus causing them to lossen when tring to remove a rusted on cap.
thanks

No more rusty nipples.
Magnets are your friend!

h20loo · 03-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Bubba- the brethren seem to want something more than magnets and go to all the trouble of three holes and a bunch of galvinized or zinc coated hardware for their UDS. All the barrels I do for people are going out with magnets and the new owners love them. When you have one hole the fire is so easy to control whether your runnin' at 400 or idling along at 200 its all there on one hole. I use speaker magnets as I can bump them with my toe to adjust the temp. The only addition I make to my barrels is I run a 1 1/2" pipe to the centre of my barrel(under the centre of my charcoal basket) I don't know why but with the air drawing from the centre I never seem to experience a need to shake my basket during a cook.
I do love reading this to see new ideas from the brethren. That Tyler with his powder coating sent my mind whirling LOL!!

Norcoredneck · 03-19-2009, 11:10 AM

Bubba, the Como Duct Tape Queen!

Mark · 03-19-2009, 11:24 AM

I still recommend this method:

h20loo · 03-19-2009, 11:36 AM

Mark- is that an ash pan in the third photo? Do you burn lump? and do you need to give the barrel a rattle to clear the ash during an overnighter?
I've drawn your method on a barrel but I never carried thru because I didn't have a handle on the ashpan or how to adjust the temps.

BigdogKC · 03-19-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

No more rusty nipples.
Magnets are your friend!

I started with Magnets, but I melted them.

h20loo · 03-19-2009, 12:08 PM

LOL Matt- not the magnet but possibly you had a rubber or plastic coating? I don't have high temp paint and I've been lucky enough not to melt paint or accessories but I don't purposely go over 400 degrees.

jdub · 03-19-2009, 12:16 PM

My drum 2 has three rubber plugs, and they don't melt. Hmmmm....

Mark · 03-19-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h20loo

Mark- is that an ash pan in the third photo? Do you burn lump? and do you need to give the barrel a rattle to clear the ash during an overnighter?
I've drawn your method on a barrel but I never carried thru because I didn't have a handle on the ashpan or how to adjust the temps.

The 3rd picture is what I call the intake air diffuser. I spreads out the intake air evenly and it keeps any hot embers from falling through the intake vent.

On top of the intake air diffuser sits a short internal drum and my basket sits in that (see pic below). No picture of my basket but it's pretty standard: expanded steel lath mounted to an 18" Weber charcoal grate.

Mark · 03-19-2009, 02:12 PM

PS: h2oloo

I only burn sticks & chunked wood. The handle on the square plate mounted to the bottom of my drum is moved to adjust intake air. Temperatures react nearly instantly.

03-18-2009, 10:37 PM	#2626
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The ash is caustic to a point. The paint will gum up. Vaseline occasionally on threads. Keep them lubed. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

03-18-2009, 10:58 PM	#2628
1130home Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-27-09 Location: porter, in Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	only during rutting season __________________ CG SP w/SFB rotis,Weber 18.5 & 22.5, UDSx3-Their not just drums, their quality cookin devices

03-18-2009, 11:01 PM	#2629
1130home Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-27-09 Location: porter, in Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was thinking of switching to galv. caps. I feel they would not get hot enough to poison, but i think the rust on the nipples would still affect performance. Ya think? __________________ CG SP w/SFB rotis,Weber 18.5 & 22.5, UDSx3-Their not just drums, their quality cookin devices

03-18-2009, 11:03 PM	#2630
Weiser is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-25-08 Location: Drippin' Springs, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rusty Nipples are a no no. Weiser __________________ [COLOR=Red][I]"There is a Fine Line between a Hobby and a Mental Disorder." [/I][SIZE=1][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR][COLOR=Red][SIZE=1][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR]

03-19-2009, 11:10 AM	#2633
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bubba, the Como Duct Tape Queen! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

03-19-2009, 09:14 AM	#2632
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bubba- the brethren seem to want something more than magnets and go to all the trouble of three holes and a bunch of galvinized or zinc coated hardware for their UDS. All the barrels I do for people are going out with magnets and the new owners love them. When you have one hole the fire is so easy to control whether your runnin' at 400 or idling along at 200 its all there on one hole. I use speaker magnets as I can bump them with my toe to adjust the temp. The only addition I make to my barrels is I run a 1 1/2" pipe to the centre of my barrel(under the centre of my charcoal basket) I don't know why but with the air drawing from the centre I never seem to experience a need to shake my basket during a cook. I do love reading this to see new ideas from the brethren. That Tyler with his powder coating sent my mind whirling LOL!!

03-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#2634
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I still recommend this method: __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality. Last edited by Mark; 02-26-2010 at 01:38 PM..

03-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#2635
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mark- is that an ash pan in the third photo? Do you burn lump? and do you need to give the barrel a rattle to clear the ash during an overnighter? I've drawn your method on a barrel but I never carried thru because I didn't have a handle on the ashpan or how to adjust the temps.

03-19-2009, 12:08 PM	#2637
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LOL Matt- not the magnet but possibly you had a rubber or plastic coating? I don't have high temp paint and I've been lucky enough not to melt paint or accessories but I don't purposely go over 400 degrees.

03-19-2009, 12:16 PM	#2638
jdub is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-23-07 Location: Rye, NH, USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My drum 2 has three rubber plugs, and they don't melt. Hmmmm.... __________________ I woulda gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddlin kids and your dog!

03-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#2640
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	PS: h2oloo I only burn sticks & chunked wood. The handle on the square plate mounted to the bottom of my drum is moved to adjust intake air. Temperatures react nearly instantly. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

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